Safflower vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Safflower and Vegetable oil?
- Vegetable oil has less Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Zinc than Safflower.
- Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 194% higher.
- Safflower contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3669.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.223 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
33.033 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +890.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 517kcal | 884kcal |
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| Protein | 16.18g | 0g |
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| Fats | 38.45g | 100g |
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| Net carbs | 34.29g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 34.29g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 353mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 687mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 4.9mg | 0.13mg |
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| Copper | 1.747mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 5.05mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 644mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 14.78mg |
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| Manganese | 2.014mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg |
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| Folate | 160µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 0.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.682g | 14.367g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.848g | 48.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 33.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.183mg |
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| Threonine | 0.586mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.717mg |
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| Leucine | 1.154mg |
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| Lysine | 0.534mg |
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| Methionine | 0.284mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg |
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| Valine | 1.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.452mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
82%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)